pamper party guests with food pairings and Godiva chocolate-themed cocktails

by iced jamb

Chocolate makes people feel good, and when it’s in a cocktail, it is an instant party in a glass! Whether you’re having a simple cocktail party, or a full dinner, chocolate-themed drinks can pair nicely and make everyone feel happy! If you’re looking for something fun for your guests this Spring and Summer that doesn’t involve the same-old, same-old party staples, chocolate cocktails made with Godiva Chocolate Vodka and Godiva Chocolate Raspberry Vodka will be the thing they talk about for weeks, afterwards! Both vodkas look clear like normal vodkas do, but once you taste them you realize these are not your normal vodkas. They are 5-times distilled premium spirits that are extremely smooth and somewhat sweet, and of course, have the taste of chocolate and chocolate with raspberrries. Served in a shot glass or over ice, they’re delicious as-is, but they’re also very mix-able. During the cooler months, they’re great in coffee, or mixed with cream. But for Summer, you can pair them with lots of different types of foods, or just offer them as signature cocktails at your next part.

Some same that chocolate is challenging to pair with food, but as you can see from the recipes below, created by Mixologist Rainlove at the Standard Grill of the super-chic, Standard Hotel in NYC’s Meatpacking District, there’s at least one drink to pair with all the things you love to eat (or just drink them with cocktail party nibbles)”

DRINK: Raspberry Rain (works really well with a fresh garden salad–you can’t taste the vinegar in the drink, but it enhances the flavor of a salad with vinaigrette dressing).

DRINK: The Citrus Soda (Cinnamon and chocolate go really well together. You can smell the spicy scent of cinnamon as you sip this drink. Pair it with a bean salad, or serve it as your “welcome” cocktail on a hot Summer day.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 ounces Godiva Chocolate Raspberry Vodka

2 ounces club soda

1 ounce fresh sour

1 ounce milk

Dash orange bitters

Dash cinnamon for garnish *use fresh cinnamon with a strong aroma for best results

DRINk: THe Ginger Snap (this cocktail is very ginger-y and you almost can’t taste the chocolate vodka, but it’s in there, and it’s delicious with just about everything, especially salmon or chicken. It makes a unique signature cocktail for your next party).